Earthquakes: If you're outside
Immediate Actions
During shaking
- Move away from buildings, trees, power-lines, walls and chimneys
- Take the "duck, cover and hold" position until shaking stops
After shaking stops
- Go to the Emergency Assembly Area (EAA) of the closest building
- Check in with the emergency staff at the Emergency Assembly Area.
- Notify them of injured people, hazards or damages observed
- Stay at the Emergency Assembly Area and follow directions of emergency response personnel
Additional Information / Follow Up Activities
- Report emergencies to UCPD at 911
Determining when to go home
- Do not try to leave the campus until campus authorities say it is safe
- Be prepared to assist with campus response and recovery operations if asked to do so
- If you leave the Emergency Assembly Area for any reason, notify the Building Emergency Staff.